OUTBREAKTwo or more related cases above expected baseline. Requires immediate notification, investigation, implementation of control measures, enhanced surveillance, documentation. Management follows IPAC protocols and public health guidance.
SURVEILLANCEYour role in the IPAC program includes performing hand hygiene before/after client contact, using appropriate PPE based on precautions, following cleaning protocols, safely handling sharps and biohazardous waste, reporting infections/outbreaks to IPAC/manager immediately, participating in
COHORTOur outbreak management includes: early detection through surveillance, notification to IPAC lead and Public Health, outbreak declaration, implementation of control measures (isolation, cohorting, enhanced cleaning), communication to staff/clients/families, increased monitoring, coordinati
ISOLATIONInfection control measures beyond routine practices. Types include contact, droplet, airborne based on transmission route. Signage, PPE, dedicated equipment, environmental cleaning per protocol. Duration per guidelines.
NOTIFICATIONOur outbreak management includes: early detection through surveillance, notification to IPAC lead and Public Health, outbreak declaration, implementation of control measures (isolation, cohorting, enhanced cleaning), communication to staff/clients/families, increased monitoring, coordinati
RESTRICTIONSProgram staff can make accommodations to meals due to food allergies or restrictions.
TESTINGPPE training during orientation includes selection based on precaution type (Contact, Droplet, Airborne), proper donning/doffing sequence, N95 fit-testing for respirator-eligible staff, and safe disposal procedures. Annual competency validation through return demonstration observed by educ
PROPHYLAXISProphylaxis in IPAC practice involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
DECLARATIONOur outbreak management includes: early detection through surveillance, notification to IPAC lead and Public Health, outbreak declaration, implementation of control measures (isolation, cohorting, enhanced cleaning), communication to staff/clients/families, increased monitoring, coordinati
LINELISTLinelist in IPAC practice involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
